Good step: Trump welcomes reports of India possibly halting Russian oil imports
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, has been a key buyer of discounted Russian oil since Western sanctions were imposed on Moscow in 2022.However, recent media reports suggest that Indian state refiners have temporarily paused Russian oil purchases due to narrowing discounts and shipping challenges. The Indian government has yet to officially confirm this move.Trump's remark also follows a week of sharp criticism directed at India. In a post on Truth Social, he slammed New Delhi for maintaining high tariffs and 'obnoxious' trade barriers while continuing to purchase Russian energy and military equipment.The White House recently announced a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian exports to the US, along with an unspecified 'penalty' for its continued energy trade with Russia.Responding to the developments, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, defended India's long-standing ties with Moscow.'India and Russia share a steady and time-tested partnership,' he said. Jaiswal also reaffirmed the strength of the India-US relationship, noting it is based on 'shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties,' and expressed confidence that bilateral relations would continue to move forward despite current tensions.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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